Mike Vogler, President (KA9GDW)

Dubois County Repeaters:        147.195 MHz (FM)        444.675 MHz (FM/C4FM) 

Serving the amateur radio community in Dubois and surrounding Indiana Counties by fostering, educating, and developing amateur radio.   By further developing our communications skills and capabilities we enhance our enjoyment and understanding of what amateur radio has to offer.

PVARC Christmas Party (Dec 17, 2024)

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Christmas scenery & music greeted those attending the PVARC 2024 Christmas party at the Chicken Place

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Members begin arriving, sign in, and prepare for the Christmas dinner

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Orders are being taken for a delicious chicken dinner prior to the meeting

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The PVARC meeting is underway before dinner is served

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KA9GDW is conducting the meeting

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Everyone enjoyed the comradery and delicious Christmas dinner

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KA9GDW thanked members for their support and contributions to PVARC

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We conclude by proudly celebrating PVARC's 10'th anniversary with a helping of delicous chocolate cake!

Louisville Ham Fest (Sept 7, 2024)

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The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club sets up for tailgait operation

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Nearby was an interesting "foot-stomping" way to send Morse code

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The QLF Contest setup displayed the Morse code on a screen

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The QLF Contest was sponsored by the Bullett Amateur Radio Servicei

August 20, 2024 Meeting

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The meeting was well attended!

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WB9LIB provided a presentation covering HF Noise Cancelling

August 10, 2024 Amateur Radio License Testing

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The Exam has Started

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Congratulations to the General Class license upgrade!

2024 Dubois County 4H Fair

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The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club had a booth in the commercial building

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Welcome to our booth representing the exciting world of amateur radio

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KA9JML and KB9IRT are manning the PVARC booth

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Visitors stopped by our booth to learn what amateur radio has to offer

2024 Field Day

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Signs led the way to Field Day at the 18'th Street Park in Ferdinand

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You are almost to our 2024 PVARC
Field Day operations

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Field Day operations at the 18'th Street Park upper shelter house

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Welcome to the 2024 Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club Field Day

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Club members are busy setting up the antennas for Field Day Operations

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A safety barrier was set up around an
HF vertical antenna

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KD9GYN assisted with the setup

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Internet connectivity was provided
via Starlink satellite

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Field Day operations are underway
on 80, 40, 20, 15 & 10 meters

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N9NAU is busy making
FT8 contacts

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KE8ICE is busy making
HF SSB contacts

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KA9GDW is also busy making
HF SSB contacts

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A break is taken by all to get a breather and enjoy the conversation

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Sunday morning included a breakfast with sausage, bacon, and eggs!

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A brief rain shower on Sunday morning brought refreshing cooler temperatures

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A great time was had by all!

June 18, 2024 Meeting

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The PVARC meeting is underway

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N9MZF provides a virtual tour of his station & his amateur radio background

May 21, 2024 Meeting

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Members enjoy FREE pizza at the
Jasper Riverwalk Prior to the Meeting

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The PVARC meeting is
about to begin

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The Presentation is Underway

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The Meeting was Well Attended
and Enjoyed by All!

May 11, 2024 Amateur Radio License Testing

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Preparing for the Exam Session

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Welcome the New Amateur Radio Licensees and Upgrades!!!!

April 16, 2024 Meeting

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The PVARC meeting is about to begin

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The PVARC meeting is underway and we had a GREAT turnout including visitors!

March 19, 2024 Meeting

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Members are arriving at the
PVARC meeting

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The PVARC meeting is about to begin and is WELL attended!

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The PVARC meeting is underway

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KD9CJV provides an EXCELLENT presentation covering Soldering 101

February 20, 2024 Meeting

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The PVARC meeting is about to get underway

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The Jasper Public Library Hickory Room worked great!

February 10, 2024 Amateur Radio License Testing

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Preparing for the Exam Session

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Attendees Taking the Exams

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PVARC VE's Grading the Exams

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Welcome the New Amateur Radio Licensees and Upgrades!!!!

January 16, 2024 Meeting

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Members begin arriving at our new Jasper Public Library location

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The PVARC meeting is about to get underway in the Hickory Room